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Employers Fight Tough Measures on Immigration
Businesses are proposing alternatives to laws with harsh punishments for hiring illegal immigrants, reopening a rift in the Republican Party.
Costly Cancer Drug Offers Hope, but Also a Dilemma
Avastin, which can cost as much as $100,000 a year, has become one of the most popular cancer drugs, but studies show it prolongs life by only a few months.
McCain Battles a Nemesis, the Teleprompter
A politician who has thrived in informal settings is now trying to meet the more scripted speaking demands of a general election campaign.
Cramp Sends Gay Tumbling Out of 200 at Trials
The United States Olympic track and field trials turned disastrous for Tyson Gay, as he sustained a severe cramp in his left hamstring.
As Web Traffic Grows, Crashes Take Bigger Toll
As the Web has become an irreplaceable part of life, users have become less forgiving of even occasional outages.
Tablet Ignites Debate on Messiah and Resurrection
The writing on an ancient stone may contribute to a re-evaluation of popular and scholarly views of Jesus.
At $100 for Tank of Gas, Some Choke on ‘Fill It’
Owners of large vehicles have hit an uncomfortable price milestone and are cutting back on recreational driving.
A Ban on Cockfighting, but the Tradition Lives On
Fueled by cultural inertia and light penalties, cockfighting in New Mexico continues unabated in hidden venues.
Wimbledon: All-Williams Wimbledon Final Is All Venus
Despite a ferocious start from her sister Serena, Venus Williams was able to absorb the shock and went on to a 7-5, 6-4 victory, her fifth Wimbledon singles title.
Old Sound in Harlem Draws New Neighbors’ Ire
In Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, tensions between longtime drummers and new residents are fueling a dispute about class, race and culture.
Audit Finds Credit Card Abuse at Education Dept.
Employees inappropriately used government credit cards to purchase $49,500 worth of goods and services, department's inspector general finds.
Challenges Ahead on D.C. Gun Ban Ruling
Chicago likely to provide next critical test of justices' ruling as courts decide how far decision extends to other cities and the 50 states.
Post-9/11 Dragnet Turns Up Links
Increased use of fingerprinting to identify foreign detainees reveals many have U.S. arrest records.
Obama Addresses His Faith
Presidential candidate ends week's focus on values by giving an account of his spiritual journey.
Economy Often Leads Us Down Wrong Path
The spate of bad economic news has changed the way we make economic decisions. NPR's Yuki Noguchi visits a used car dealership where drivers are trying to unload their gas guzzlers. Then, economist Dan Ariely discusses why so many of us make econo...
Sibling Rivalry At Center Court
Venus Williams beats her younger sister Serena at Wimbledon on Saturday. On Sunday, Roger Federer faces Rafael Nadal on the men's singles side. Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated talks about the tournament.
Irish, S. African Leaders Share Lessons With Iraqis
Sunni and Shiite leaders will meet in Iraq with Martin McGuinne, the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland and former IRA leader, and Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African negotiator who helped end apartheid. They have been meeting privately with...
Helms, Betencourt And Mugabe
NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr weighs in on the week's news: the rescue of former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt; Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's re-election; Barack Obama's comments about "refining" his Iraq policy;...
Clarke: Negotiate With Pakistan To Staunch Al-Qaida
June was the deadliest month for U.S. troops since the war in Afghanistan began in 2001. Much of the spike in violence is attributed to a resurgent Taliban and al-Qaida. Richard Clarke, a top counterterrorism adviser, talks about how the United St...
Salmonella Outbreaks Hard To Source
Over the past several months an outbreak of salmonella has sickened hundreds and sparked an investigation in to its origin. Tomatoes are thought to be the culprit, but tracing bacteria back to its source is difficult. Inspection alone will not so...
Liberal, Conservative Groups Vie For Vets' Interests
Vote Vets on the left and Vets for Freedom on the right are competing to deliver the political message for those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. They're both endorsing candidates for Congress — not the same names, of course — and they debate r...
FBI Surveillance Team Reveals Tricks Of The Trade
The members of the FBI's Special Surveillance Group team, or SSGs, operate just below the radar and that is where they are most effective.
Africa's Oldest National Park In Crisis
Virunga National Park in Central Africa is located in what has become a war zone. Its trees are being cut down to support a lucrative, militia-controlled charcoal trade. If the destruction continues unchecked, most of the trees in southern Virunga...
Ambitions, Tragedy Collide In 'America America'
After a seven-year absence, author Ethan Canin returns with America America, a novel that explores power and influence in politics past.
Man Flies to Idaho on Balloon-Rigged Lawn Chair
Riding a green lawn chair supported by a rainbow array of more than 150 helium-filled party balloons, Kent Couch succeeded in his third bid to fly from central Oregon all the way to Idaho.
Calif. Wildfires Threaten Homes, Strain State's Resources
A wildfire threatening hundreds of homes in Southern California spread slowly through scenic canyonlands straining resources as crews struggled to contain hundreds of other blazes around the state.
20-Year-Old Engaged to Serial Killer, 64
Nihita Biswas plans to marry confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj after he gets freed by Nepal's Supreme Court.
Vets for Freedom Counters MoveOn
Veterans' group critical of Barack Obama plans multimillion-dollar ad campaign
• 'Inconvenient Truth' Director Seen Filming Obama
Officials: Calif. Dad Who Kidnapped Son, 9, May Be in Mexico
An Orange County man who was hunted statewide after shooting his estranged wife and kidnapping their 9-year-old son may be in Mexico.
Hidden Camera Shows Forced Votes in Zimbabwe Election
Zimbabwe prison officer uses hidden camera given to him by a British newspaper to film how he and his colleagues were forced to vote for Robert Mugabe in last month's widely criticized presidential runoff.
Video Shows Colombian Hostages Rejoicing at Rescue
Video taken during the rescue of 15 rebel hostages shows them filing grim-faced toward the helicopter that would fly them to safety, then hugging one another and crying with joy after they are aloft and realize they are free.
Pakistan: Nuclear Proliferation Case 'Closed'
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry insisted Saturday that its nuclear proliferation case was closed, a day after the disgraced architect of its atomic program claimed the army under President Pervez Musharraf helped spread the technology.
10 Taliban Killed While Planting Bomb in Afghanistan
Gunmen in a dangerous part of southern Afghanistan assassinated an Afghan lawmaker, while a roadside bomb militants were planting detonated prematurely, killing 10 Taliban, officials said Saturday.
Man Rips Off Hitler's Head at Madame Tussauds
Berlin police say a man has ripped the head off a wax figure of Adolf Hitler at Madame Tussauds' newly opened branch in the German capital.
Crews fighting wildfires, exhaustion
Read full story for latest details.
37 hurt when fireworks misfire at show
Read full story for latest details.
Lawn-chair balloonist makes it to Idaho
Read full story for latest details.
FDA hunts for salmonella source in Mexico
Read full story for latest details.
91-year-old pinned under car for two days
Read full story for latest details.
Obama says he's 'been very consistent' on Iraq
Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will appear together at three fundraisers next week in New York City, an Obama spokeswoman said Saturday.
Zakaria: Oil price gives Iran diplomatic strength
Amid allegations of Iranian aid to Iraqi insurgents, Iran's effort to build a nuclear bomb and a report on an increase in U.S. covert operations in Iran, analyst Fareed Zakaria takes a look at possible changes in the country's leadership and asses...
Mbeki brokers meeting of Mugabe, MDC faction
Video secretly recorded by a Zimbabwean prison guard appears to show evidence of vote-rigging in the country's recent presidential runoff election.
Fake priest infiltrates St. Peter's
Read full story for latest details.
Freed U.S. hostages feel 'overwhelmed'
The three Americans rescued after more than five years in captivity in Colombia say they are doing well but are "overwhelmed with emotion," according to a statement released on their behalf. "The love and the joy we're all experiencing is beyond d...
Hoelzer sets world record in women's 200 back
Margaret Hoelzer has set the ninth world record of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, winning the 200-meter backstroke in 2 minute, 6.09 seconds.
Report reveals AL, NL All-Star starters
Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez will highlight an American League All-Star team loaded with Yankees and Red Sox, according to a report on the New York Post’s Web site.
U.S. removes 'yellowcake' from Iraq
The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program — a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium — reached a Canadian port Saturday.
Analysis: McCain struggles to regain footing
John McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement.
Rivera, Yankees hold off Red Sox
Mariano Rivera flashed his classic form just in time. The New York Yankees closer pitched himself in and out of trouble Saturday, escaping a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning and preserving a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
How citizens stepped up to end manhunt
The television image of fugitive murder suspect Nicholas Sheley's mug shot was fresh in Samantha Butler's mind as she ventured out to get dinner for the family, warning her relatives to lock the door behind her.
Lawn chair balloonist achieves his dream
Gas station owner Kent Couch has realized his dream of flying a lawn chair rigged with more than 150 helium-filled party balloons across the Oregon high desert to Idaho.
Calif. faces blazes on two fronts
Weary firefighters got no rest during the holiday weekend as a pair of out-of-control wildfires roared across the landscape along California's Central Coast at opposite ends of the arid Los Padres National Forest.
Jersey beach town eases up — a little
After battling rowdy renters and out-of-control keggers for decades, this Jersey shore party town has finally decided to lighten up a little.
Venus tops Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title
Venus Williams defended her championship and won her fifth Wimbledon singles title, beating younger sister Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 in the final.
Top US Stories
Employers Fight Tough Measures on Immigration
Businesses are proposing alternatives to laws with harsh punishments for hiring illegal immigrants, reopening a rift in the Republican Party.
Costly Cancer Drug Offers Hope, but Also a Dilemma
Avastin, which can cost as much as $100,000 a year, has become one of the most popular cancer drugs, but studies show it prolongs life by only a few months.
McCain Battles a Nemesis, the Teleprompter
A politician who has thrived in informal settings is now trying to meet the more scripted speaking demands of a general election campaign.
Cramp Sends Gay Tumbling Out of 200 at Trials
The United States Olympic track and field trials turned disastrous for Tyson Gay, as he sustained a severe cramp in his left hamstring.
As Web Traffic Grows, Crashes Take Bigger Toll
As the Web has become an irreplaceable part of life, users have become less forgiving of even occasional outages.
Tablet Ignites Debate on Messiah and Resurrection
The writing on an ancient stone may contribute to a re-evaluation of popular and scholarly views of Jesus.
At $100 for Tank of Gas, Some Choke on ‘Fill It’
Owners of large vehicles have hit an uncomfortable price milestone and are cutting back on recreational driving.
A Ban on Cockfighting, but the Tradition Lives On
Fueled by cultural inertia and light penalties, cockfighting in New Mexico continues unabated in hidden venues.
Wimbledon: All-Williams Wimbledon Final Is All Venus
Despite a ferocious start from her sister Serena, Venus Williams was able to absorb the shock and went on to a 7-5, 6-4 victory, her fifth Wimbledon singles title.
Old Sound in Harlem Draws New Neighbors’ Ire
In Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, tensions between longtime drummers and new residents are fueling a dispute about class, race and culture.
Audit Finds Credit Card Abuse at Education Dept.
Employees inappropriately used government credit cards to purchase $49,500 worth of goods and services, department's inspector general finds.
Challenges Ahead on D.C. Gun Ban Ruling
Chicago likely to provide next critical test of justices' ruling as courts decide how far decision extends to other cities and the 50 states.
Post-9/11 Dragnet Turns Up Links
Increased use of fingerprinting to identify foreign detainees reveals many have U.S. arrest records.
Obama Addresses His Faith
Presidential candidate ends week's focus on values by giving an account of his spiritual journey.
Economy Often Leads Us Down Wrong Path
The spate of bad economic news has changed the way we make economic decisions. NPR's Yuki Noguchi visits a used car dealership where drivers are trying to unload their gas guzzlers. Then, economist Dan Ariely discusses why so many of us make econo...
Sibling Rivalry At Center Court
Venus Williams beats her younger sister Serena at Wimbledon on Saturday. On Sunday, Roger Federer faces Rafael Nadal on the men's singles side. Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated talks about the tournament.
Irish, S. African Leaders Share Lessons With Iraqis
Sunni and Shiite leaders will meet in Iraq with Martin McGuinne, the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland and former IRA leader, and Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African negotiator who helped end apartheid. They have been meeting privately with...
Helms, Betencourt And Mugabe
NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr weighs in on the week's news: the rescue of former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt; Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's re-election; Barack Obama's comments about "refining" his Iraq policy;...
Clarke: Negotiate With Pakistan To Staunch Al-Qaida
June was the deadliest month for U.S. troops since the war in Afghanistan began in 2001. Much of the spike in violence is attributed to a resurgent Taliban and al-Qaida. Richard Clarke, a top counterterrorism adviser, talks about how the United St...
Salmonella Outbreaks Hard To Source
Over the past several months an outbreak of salmonella has sickened hundreds and sparked an investigation in to its origin. Tomatoes are thought to be the culprit, but tracing bacteria back to its source is difficult. Inspection alone will not so...
Liberal, Conservative Groups Vie For Vets' Interests
Vote Vets on the left and Vets for Freedom on the right are competing to deliver the political message for those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. They're both endorsing candidates for Congress — not the same names, of course — and they debate r...
FBI Surveillance Team Reveals Tricks Of The Trade
The members of the FBI's Special Surveillance Group team, or SSGs, operate just below the radar and that is where they are most effective.
Africa's Oldest National Park In Crisis
Virunga National Park in Central Africa is located in what has become a war zone. Its trees are being cut down to support a lucrative, militia-controlled charcoal trade. If the destruction continues unchecked, most of the trees in southern Virunga...
Ambitions, Tragedy Collide In 'America America'
After a seven-year absence, author Ethan Canin returns with America America, a novel that explores power and influence in politics past.
Man Flies to Idaho on Balloon-Rigged Lawn Chair
Riding a green lawn chair supported by a rainbow array of more than 150 helium-filled party balloons, Kent Couch succeeded in his third bid to fly from central Oregon all the way to Idaho.
Calif. Wildfires Threaten Homes, Strain State's Resources
A wildfire threatening hundreds of homes in Southern California spread slowly through scenic canyonlands straining resources as crews struggled to contain hundreds of other blazes around the state.
20-Year-Old Engaged to Serial Killer, 64
Nihita Biswas plans to marry confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj after he gets freed by Nepal's Supreme Court.
Vets for Freedom Counters MoveOn
Veterans' group critical of Barack Obama plans multimillion-dollar ad campaign
• 'Inconvenient Truth' Director Seen Filming Obama
Officials: Calif. Dad Who Kidnapped Son, 9, May Be in Mexico
An Orange County man who was hunted statewide after shooting his estranged wife and kidnapping their 9-year-old son may be in Mexico.
Hidden Camera Shows Forced Votes in Zimbabwe Election
Zimbabwe prison officer uses hidden camera given to him by a British newspaper to film how he and his colleagues were forced to vote for Robert Mugabe in last month's widely criticized presidential runoff.
Video Shows Colombian Hostages Rejoicing at Rescue
Video taken during the rescue of 15 rebel hostages shows them filing grim-faced toward the helicopter that would fly them to safety, then hugging one another and crying with joy after they are aloft and realize they are free.
Pakistan: Nuclear Proliferation Case 'Closed'
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry insisted Saturday that its nuclear proliferation case was closed, a day after the disgraced architect of its atomic program claimed the army under President Pervez Musharraf helped spread the technology.
10 Taliban Killed While Planting Bomb in Afghanistan
Gunmen in a dangerous part of southern Afghanistan assassinated an Afghan lawmaker, while a roadside bomb militants were planting detonated prematurely, killing 10 Taliban, officials said Saturday.
Man Rips Off Hitler's Head at Madame Tussauds
Berlin police say a man has ripped the head off a wax figure of Adolf Hitler at Madame Tussauds' newly opened branch in the German capital.
Crews fighting wildfires, exhaustion
Read full story for latest details.
37 hurt when fireworks misfire at show
Read full story for latest details.
Lawn-chair balloonist makes it to Idaho
Read full story for latest details.
FDA hunts for salmonella source in Mexico
Read full story for latest details.
91-year-old pinned under car for two days
Read full story for latest details.
Obama says he's 'been very consistent' on Iraq
Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will appear together at three fundraisers next week in New York City, an Obama spokeswoman said Saturday.
Zakaria: Oil price gives Iran diplomatic strength
Amid allegations of Iranian aid to Iraqi insurgents, Iran's effort to build a nuclear bomb and a report on an increase in U.S. covert operations in Iran, analyst Fareed Zakaria takes a look at possible changes in the country's leadership and asses...
Mbeki brokers meeting of Mugabe, MDC faction
Video secretly recorded by a Zimbabwean prison guard appears to show evidence of vote-rigging in the country's recent presidential runoff election.
Fake priest infiltrates St. Peter's
Read full story for latest details.
Freed U.S. hostages feel 'overwhelmed'
The three Americans rescued after more than five years in captivity in Colombia say they are doing well but are "overwhelmed with emotion," according to a statement released on their behalf. "The love and the joy we're all experiencing is beyond d...
Hoelzer sets world record in women's 200 back
Margaret Hoelzer has set the ninth world record of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, winning the 200-meter backstroke in 2 minute, 6.09 seconds.
Report reveals AL, NL All-Star starters
Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez will highlight an American League All-Star team loaded with Yankees and Red Sox, according to a report on the New York Post’s Web site.
U.S. removes 'yellowcake' from Iraq
The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program — a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium — reached a Canadian port Saturday.
Analysis: McCain struggles to regain footing
John McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement.
Rivera, Yankees hold off Red Sox
Mariano Rivera flashed his classic form just in time. The New York Yankees closer pitched himself in and out of trouble Saturday, escaping a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning and preserving a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
How citizens stepped up to end manhunt
The television image of fugitive murder suspect Nicholas Sheley's mug shot was fresh in Samantha Butler's mind as she ventured out to get dinner for the family, warning her relatives to lock the door behind her.
Lawn chair balloonist achieves his dream
Gas station owner Kent Couch has realized his dream of flying a lawn chair rigged with more than 150 helium-filled party balloons across the Oregon high desert to Idaho.
Calif. faces blazes on two fronts
Weary firefighters got no rest during the holiday weekend as a pair of out-of-control wildfires roared across the landscape along California's Central Coast at opposite ends of the arid Los Padres National Forest.
Jersey beach town eases up — a little
After battling rowdy renters and out-of-control keggers for decades, this Jersey shore party town has finally decided to lighten up a little.
Venus tops Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title
Venus Williams defended her championship and won her fifth Wimbledon singles title, beating younger sister Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 in the final.